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Libya

Sovereign state in North Africa

POPULATION
7.0M
ACTIVE PERSONNEL
25K
BUDGET
$2B
NUCLEAR WARHEADS
0
AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
0
MACSI
17
Libya flag

Libya

Multi-dimensional military power index · 0–100
Land Power
28
Air Power
18
Naval Power
10
Leadership
10
Strategic
5
Industry
3
C4ISR
12
Logistics
8
Economy
13
Geo-Strategic
55
MACSI(Military Archive Country Strength Index)
17
Libya MACSI Rating
82/190
WORLD RANKING
Libya · 10 axes scored
Land Power
28
Air Power
18
Naval Power
10
Leadership
10
Strategic
5
Industry
3
C4ISR
12
Logistics
8
Economy
13
Geo-Strategic
55
ⓘ The ten scoring axes are weighted per country by coastal, nuclear, industrial, and geostrategic tier, then judged from real-world knowledge rather than stored database attributes — see methodology.
01 / Overview
Libya
Government
Military Government
Population
7.00M
Area
1,759,540 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$45.0B
Active Personnel
25.0K
0
Defense Budget
$1.5B · %10 GDP
Conscription
Selective
LAST CONFLICT
Battle of Gabal El Uweinat
2025
1 years 4 months 21 days
TIME WITHOUT CONFLICT
02 / Military Strength · 76 metrics · 9 categories
17
TIER D MACSI · ABSOLUTE POWER · #82 WORLD
Land Power
28
Air Power
18
Naval Power
10
Leadership
10
Strategic
5
Industry
3
C4ISR
12
Logistics
8
Economy
13
Geo-Strategic
55
MACSIMilitary Archive Country Strength Index
#CountryOverallLandAirNavalLeadershipStrategicIndustryC4ISRLogisticsEconomy
#80Ecuador172518202005121822
#81Estonia1715582558251516
#82Libya17281810105312813
#83Ireland16125153038201545
#84Uruguay162010153555152020
Comparison countries are selected automatically based on global rankings.
Personnel Structure
Total Population: 7.0M
Active25K
Reserve0
Paramilitary10K
Mobilization capacity: %0.50 of total population
Economic Burden
$1.5B 10% of GDP
0% 5%+
Per Capita $214/yr
Per Soldier $60,000/yr
Above World Average (avg 2.3%)
Strategic Infrastructure
Military Airports 15
Total Airports 140
Major Ports 5
Coastline 1,770 km
Oil Production 1.2M bbl/day
All Military Metrics 76 metrics · 9 categories
01 Personnel 8
  • Active Personnel 25,000
  • Reserve Personnel 0
  • Paramilitary Personnel 10,000
  • Total Military Personnel 35,000
  • Available for Military Service 3,000,000
  • Reaching Military Age Annually 250,000
  • Conscription Status Selective
  • Conscription Duration (days) 24 day
02 Land Forces 12
03 Air Forces 12
  • Total Aircraft 300
  • Fighter Aircraft Count 120
  • Ground Attack Aircraft Count 40
  • Bomber Aircraft Count 0
  • Transport Aircraft Count 20
  • Tanker Aircraft Count 0
  • AWACS Count 0
  • Trainer Aircraft Count 30
  • Total Helicopters 100
  • Attack Helicopter Count 30
  • Transport Helicopter Count 40
  • UAV Count 20
04 Naval Forces 11
  • Total Ships 10
  • Aircraft Carrier Count 0
  • Amphibious Assault Ship Count 0
  • Cruiser Count 0
  • Destroyer Count 0
  • Frigate Count 0
  • Corvette Count 0
  • Total Submarines 0
  • SSN Count 0
  • SSBN Count 0
  • Patrol Boat Count 10
05 Strategic Forces 9
06 Budget & Economy 10
  • Defense Budget (USD) 1,500,000,000 USD
  • Defense Budget (% of GDP) 10 %
  • Defense Budget per Capita (USD) 214 USD
  • GDP (Nominal, USD) 45,000,000,000 USD
  • GDP (PPP, USD) 120,000,000,000 USD
  • Arms Exports (USD) 0 USD
  • Arms Imports (USD) 500,000,000 USD
  • Defense Industry Rank 0
  • Defense Industry Size (USD) 0 USD
  • Defense Sector Employment 0
07 Logistics & Infrastructure 6
  • Military Airport Count 15
  • Total Airport Count 140
  • Major Port Count 5
  • Oil Production (bbl/day) 1,200,000 bbl/day
  • Oil Reserves (bbl) 48,000,000,000 bbl
  • Coastline (km) 1,770 km
08 Demographics 5
  • Total Population 7,000,000
  • Military Age Population 2,500,000
  • Urban Population (%) 80 %
  • Literacy Rate (%) 91 %
  • Area (km²) 1,759,540 km²
09 Government & Alliances 3
03 / Inventory · 371 systems · 82 categories · 94,528 units
Force Composition
Not yet entered. This chart will populate automatically once inventory data is added.
Status & Age Distribution
Status
281
Active 281 Retired 90
Age Profile
47years
average
%4
<10 yrs
Aging Fleet
1911–2022
Inventory 371 systems · 34 categories · 94,528 units
ARMOURED VEHICLES
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
MINES & EXPLOSIVE DEVICES
FIREARMS
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
OPTICS & TARGETING
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
MILITARY VEHICLES
NON-LETHAL WEAPONS
FIGHTER & ATTACK AIRCRAFT
BOMBER AIRCRAFT
TRANSPORT & CARGO AIRCRAFT
TANKER AIRCRAFT
HELICOPTERS
UAV / DRONES
SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT
TRAINING AIRCRAFT
CARRIERS & AMPHIBIOUS
SURFACE COMBATANTS
SUBMARINES
AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIPS
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
NAVAL WEAPON SYSTEMS
BALLISTIC MISSILES
ATGM
ANTI-SHIP MISSILES
AIR-TO-AIR MISSILES
AIR-TO-SURFACE MISSILES
CRUISE MISSILES
BALLISTIC (CONVENTIONAL)
UNGUIDED AERIAL MUNITIONS
RADAR SYSTEMS
LAUNCH VEHICLES
RECENT ACQUISITIONS & MODERNIZATION NEED
LAST 5 ACQUISITIONS
SYSTEMS 20+ YEARS IN SERVICE
04 / Defense Sector · · 26 deals
DEFENSE TRADE BALANCE annual estimate · from DB
Defense Industry Size
$0
annual output value
Sector Employment
0
total employees
↗ EXPORTS
$0
↘ IMPORTS
$500 M
⚖ NET BALANCE
$-500 M
NET IMPORTER
In exports 152
In imports 76
Export per Capita $0.00 per citizen
Import per Capita $71.4 per citizen
RECENT DEFENSE DEALS1 export · 25 import
DirectionYearCounterpartyProduct / ServiceQuantityAmountTypeStatus
↘—→2025RussiaBM-30 Smerch——second-handDelivered
↘2020TurkeyBayraktar Mini UAV——new-buildDelivered
↘—→2020United Arab EmiratesLRSVM Morava——giftDelivered
↘—→2019TurkeyBMC Kirpi40—new-buildDelivered
↘—→2017Russia122 mm howitzer M1938 (M-30)——aidDelivered
↘—→2014CanadaStreit Group Spartan APC79—new-buildDelivered
↘2013ItalyPuma (Italian armoured fighting vehicle)20—giftDelivered
↘2009ItalySelex ES Falco——new-buildCancelled
↘2009ItalyBeretta Cx4 Storm1,900—new-buildDelivered
↘2008→2009BelgiumFN F2000367—new-buildDelivered
↗1986ChadEE-9 Cascavel BR5—second-handDelivered
↘—→1986RussiaKoni-class frigate1—new-buildDelivered
↘1982ItalyPalmaria210—new-buildDelivered
↘1982→1985RussiaNanuchka-class corvette4—new-buildDelivered
↘1980FranceSA 321GM/M14—SaleDelivered
↘1978→1980RussiaFoxtrot-class submarine6—new-buildDelivered
↘1972→1973RussiaZSU-23-4 Shilka——new-buildDelivered
↘1971Czech RepublicOT-62 TOPAS50—new-buildDelivered
↘—RussiaProject 266M Akvamarin8—new-buildDelivered
↘—RussiaTupolev Tu-22——new-buildDelivered
↘—TurkeyT-155 Fırtına7—aidDelivered
↘—United Arab EmiratesPanthera F9——new-buildDelivered
↘—TurkeyTAI Hürkuş10—new-buildordered
↘—RussiaAK-103——new-buildDelivered
↘—United Arab EmiratesG5 howitzer6—giftDelivered
↘—ItalyBeretta Px4 Storm7,500—new-buildDelivered
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No defense industry recorded for this country yet.

05 / History & Conflicts · 18 armed events
Fire Line Most active: Modern Era
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age 1850–1913
—
World War I 1914–1918
—
Interwar Period 1919–1938
—
World War II 1939–1945
—
Early Cold War 1946–1962
—
Cold War 1963–1991
13
Post-Cold War 1992–2009
2
Modern Era 2010+
59
Alliance Network by past conflicts
Based on conflicts fought on the same or opposing side.
War Statistics Libya · 74 conflicts
74Conflicts
0Wins
5Losses
1Draws
0Ongoing
0% win rate
73 primary actor 1 supporter 1968–2025
Human Cost · Libya
1,747Military
15Civilian
0Displaced
Data as of 2026; figures may vary by source.

📜 Chronological Conflict List

60 conflicts · newest to oldest
Conflict Years Opponent Role Outcome
2025 Tripoli clashes Civil War 2025–present Intervention Primary —
Battle of Gabal El Uweinat Civil War 2025 Intervention Primary —
Battle of Sirte Civil War 2020–present House of Representatives Libyan National Army Battalion 604 Primary —
Battle of Al-Watiya Airbase 2019–2020 Government of National Accord Supported by: Primary —
Western Libya campaign Civil War 2019–2020 Intervention Primary —
Gulf of Sidra Offensive Special Op. 2018–present House of Representatives Libyan National Army Primary —
Battle of Derna Civil War 2018–present Intervention Primary —
2018 Tripoli Clashes Civil War 2018 Intervention Primary —
Battle of Traghen Civil War 2018–present Chadian militants Primary —
Fourth Battle of Benghazi Civil War 2017–present Intervention Primary —
Brak El-Shati airbase raid Civil War 2017–present House of Representatives Primary —
Siege of Derna Civil War 2016–2019 Shura Council of Mujahideen in Derna Primary —
2016 Libyan coup d'état attempt Coup 2016–present Intervention Primary —
Battle of Sirte (2015) Civil War 2015–present Wilayat Tarabulus Primary —
Libyan Civil War Interstate 2014–2020 Intervention Primary —
Operation Dignity Battle Special Op. 2014 Intervention Primary —
Battle of Tripoli Airport Civil War 2014 Intervention Primary —
Battle of Benina Airport Civil War 2014 Shura Council of Benghazi Revolutionaries Primary —
Ubari conflict 2014–present Intervention Primary —
Battle of Kikla 2014–present Zintan Brigades Primary —
2014 Libyan coup d'état attempts Coup 2014–present Libyan Republican Alliance Forces Loyal to General Haftar Primary —
2013 Libyan coup d'état attempt Coup 2013–present Intervention Primary —
2012 Bani Walid uprising Insurgency 2012–present Intervention Primary —
2012 Kufra conflict Civil War 2012–present Zuwayya tribe Primary —
Siege of Bani Walid Civil War 2012 Pro-Gaddafi forces Warfalla tribe Brigade 93 Primary —
Zliten Uprising Insurgency 2011 Gaddafi Loyalists Primary —
Raid on Ghadames Special Op. 2011–present Intervention Primary —
2011 Libyan rebel coastal offensive Special Op. 2011 Intervention Primary —
Battle of Ra's Lanuf Civil War 2011 Libyan Government Armed forces of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Primary —
Battle of Misrata Civil War 2011 Intervention Primary —
Battle of Sirte Civil War 2011 Intervention Primary —
Battle of the Misrata frontline Civil War 2011 Gaddafi Loyalists Libyan Army Paramilitary forces Primary —
Fourth Battle of Brega Civil War 2011 Gaddafi Loyalists Libyan Army Paramilitary forces Primary —
Battle of Zliten Civil War 2011 Gaddafi Loyalists Libyan Army Paramilitary forces Primary —
Battle of Gharyan Civil War 2011 Intervention Primary —
Battle of Tawergha Civil War 2011 Gaddafi loyalists Libyan Army Primary —
Battle of Wazzin Civil War 2011 Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Primary —
Second Gulf of Sidra offensive Civil War 2011–present Intervention Primary —
Zawiya skirmish Civil War 2011–present Gaddafi Loyalists Libyan Army Paramilitary forces Primary —
Second Battle of Zawiya Civil War 2011 Intervention Primary —
First Battle of Benghazi Civil War 2011 Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Primary —
Battle of Sabha Civil War 2011 Libyan government Libyan Army Pro-Gaddafi tribes Primary —
Battle of Bayda 2011 Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Primary —
Second Battle of Bin Jawad Civil War 2011 Gaddafi Loyalists Libyan army Paramilitary forces Primary —
Battle of Brega–Ajdabiya road Civil War 2011–present Intervention Primary —
Battle of Ajdabiya Civil War 2011 Gaddafi Loyalists Primary —
Battle of Tripoli Civil War 2011 Intervention Primary —
Third Battle of Brega Civil War 2011 Intervention Primary —
Battle of Bin Jawad Civil War 2011 Libyan Government Primary —
Battle of Bani Walid Civil War 2011 Intervention Primary —
First Gulf of Sidra offensive Civil War 2011 Gaddafi Loyalists Primary Tactical Loss
Second Battle of Brega Civil War 2011 Libyan government Primary —
First Battle of Zawiya Civil War 2011–present Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Primary —
Second Battle of Benghazi Civil War 2011 Gaddafi Loyalists Libyan Army Paramilitary forces Primary Decisive Win
First Battle of Brega Civil War 2011–present Armed forces of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Primary —
2011 military intervention in Libya Intervention 2011 Armed Forces Pro-Gaddafi militias Mercenaries (alleged) Primary —
Nafusa Mountains campaign Civil War 2011–present Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Primary Tactical Win
Fezzan campaign Civil War 2011 Gaddafi Loyalists Libyan Armed Forces Paramilitary forces Primary —
Cyrenaican desert campaign Civil War 2011 Gaddafi Loyalists Libyan Army Paramilitary forces Primary —
2003 Central African Republic coup d'état Coup 2003–present Supporters of François Bozizé Alleged support: Primary Decisive Loss
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06 / Geostrategy · comparative
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01Personnel
Active Personnel
25,000+%4436,000 ▲
Reserve Personnel
0+%100150,000 ▲
Paramilitary Personnel
10,000+%40050,000 ▲
Total Military Personnel
35,000+%431186,000 ▲
Available for Military Service
3,000,000+%504,500,000 ▲
Reaching Military Age Annually
250,000+%20300,000 ▲
Conscription Duration (days)
24 day×15.2365 day ▲
02Land Forces
Total Tanks
▲ 500+%150200
IFV Count
▲ 200+%100100
APC Count
300=300
Recon Vehicle Count
50=50
MRAP Count
▲ 100+%10050
Towed Artillery Count
▲ 400+%100200
Self-Propelled Artillery Count
▲ 150+%20050
MLRS Count
▲ 100+%40020
Mortar Count
200+%50300 ▲
ATGM Launcher Count
▲ 300+%200100
SHORAD Count
▲ 50+%1000
MANPADS Count
200+%150500 ▲
03Air Forces
Total Aircraft
▲ 300+%200100
Fighter Aircraft Count
▲ 120+%90012
Ground Attack Aircraft Count
▲ 40+%4008
Bomber Aircraft Count
0=0
Transport Aircraft Count
▲ 20+%3315
Tanker Aircraft Count
0=0
AWACS Count
0=0
Trainer Aircraft Count
▲ 30+%5020
Total Helicopters
▲ 100+%6760
Attack Helicopter Count
▲ 30+%20010
Transport Helicopter Count
▲ 40+%10020
UAV Count
▲ 20+%3005
04Naval Forces
Total Ships
10=10
Aircraft Carrier Count
0=0
Amphibious Assault Ship Count
0=0
Cruiser Count
0=0
Destroyer Count
0=0
Frigate Count
0+%1002 ▲
Corvette Count
0=0
Total Submarines
0+%1002 ▲
SSN Count
0=0
SSBN Count
0=0
Patrol Boat Count
▲ 10+%676
05Strategic Forces
Nuclear Warhead Count
0=0
Deployed Warhead Count
0=0
ICBM Count
0=0
SLBM Count
0=0
IRBM Count
0=0
06Budget & Economy
Defense Budget (USD)
1,500,000,000 USD+%672,500,000,000 USD ▲
Defense Budget (% of GDP)
▲ 10 %+%3002.5 %
Defense Budget per Capita (USD)
▲ 214 USD+%56137 USD
GDP (Nominal, USD)
45,000,000,000 USD+%167120,000,000,000 USD ▲
GDP (PPP, USD)
120,000,000,000 USD+%67200,000,000,000 USD ▲
Arms Exports (USD)
0 USD=0 USD
Arms Imports (USD)
500,000,000 USD=500,000,000 USD
Defense Industry Rank
0=0
Defense Industry Size (USD)
0 USD=0 USD
Defense Sector Employment
0=0
07Logistics & Infrastructure
Military Airport Count
▲ 15+%5010
Total Airport Count
140+%209432 ▲
Major Port Count
▲ 5+%254
Oil Production (bbl/day)
▲ 1,200,000 bbl/day+%131520,000 bbl/day
Oil Reserves (bbl)
▲ 48,000,000,000 bbl+%4858,200,000,000 bbl
Coastline (km)
1,770 km+%262,237 km ▲
08Demographics
Total Population
7,000,000+%16018,190,484 ▲
Military Age Population
2,500,000+%1807,000,000 ▲
Urban Population (%)
▲ 80 %+%2564 %
Literacy Rate (%)
91 %+%293 % ▲
Area (km²)
▲ 1,759,540 km²+%521283,561 km²
📚 Sources
  1. Publicly available open sources and databases.